Winston

Meet Winston - A Tiny Survivor With a Big Heart<br/><br/>Winston is a 5-year-old, 7-pound Chihuahua who has already lived through more than most dogs ever should. He came from a hoarding situation in Texas, and rescue arrived just in time - the trailer he lived in had caught fire. Despite everything he's been through, Winston is still trying his best to trust and love. This little guy is a survivor.<br/><br/>Winston is looking for a special adopter - someone patient, kind, and steady. He needs a calm, structured home with a confident dog who can show him how to feel safe. He also needs someone with small-dog or Chihuahua experience who understands that healing takes time.<br/><br/>Here's what to know about Winston:<br/> He will follow his person everywhere<br/> He is very vocal and will bark when separated - no apartments or shared walls<br/> He isn't comfortable being picked up yet (but he wants to be near you)<br/> He's being fostered by a dog trainer and is making progress<br/> Cars are okay<br/> Not used to a leash yet<br/> A very secure, fenced yard is required - he is fast and hard to catch<br/> Great with other dogs - he needs another dog in the home<br/> No young kids<br/> Cats unknown<br/><br/>Winston is not a "ready-made" cuddle dog - he's a heart project.<br/>But the love you'll earn from him will be the quiet, deep kind that changes you.<br/><br/>With patience, consistency, and gentle reassurance, Winston will learn that hands can be safe, homes can be quiet, and people can be good.<br/><br/>And he is so worth it.<br/>His big eyes, tiny frame, and "cute-as-a-button" charm don't hurt either.<br/><br/>If you believe love can heal, Winston is waiting for you. <br/>He just needs someone who sees him - not for what he's been through, but for who he could become.<br/>Please apply here: <br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBSR/Dog<br/><br/>His minimum adoption donation amount is $345. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, heart worm checked, and on flea/tick and heart worm preventatives. <br/><br/>We are located in Bloomington, IL <br/>We do not ship, you would need to travel to pick up your babies if you live out of state. <br/>Your current pets must be up-to-date on core vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heart worm prevention year round. You must be at least 21-years-old to adopt. <br/><br/>Please have your veterinarian and two non-family reference phone numbers ready. The app makes you start all over if you leave the page to look up numbers.<br/><br/>For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm

Meet Winston - A Tiny Survivor With a Big Heart

Winston is a 5-year-old, 7-pound Chihuahua who has already lived through more than most dogs ever should. He came from a hoarding situation in Texas, and rescue arrived just in time - the trailer he lived in had caught fire. Despite everything he's been through, Winston is still trying his best to trust and love. This little guy is a survivor.

Winston is looking for a special adopter - someone patient, kind, and steady. He needs a calm, structured home with a confident dog who can show him how to feel safe. He also needs someone with small-dog or Chihuahua experience who understands that healing takes time.

Here's what to know about Winston:
He will follow his person everywhere
He is very vocal and will bark when separated - no apartments or shared walls
He isn't comfortable being picked up yet (but he wants to be near you)
He's being fostered by a dog trainer and is making progress
Cars are okay
Not used to a leash yet

Meet Winston - A Tiny Survivor With a Big Heart

Winston is a 5-year-old, 7-pound Chihuahua who has already lived through more than most dogs ever should. He came from a hoarding situation in Texas, and rescue arrived just in time - the trailer he lived in had caught fire. Despite everything he's been through, Winston is still trying his best to trust and love. This little guy is a survivor.

Winston is looking for a special adopter - someone patient, kind, and steady. He needs a calm, structured home with a confident dog who can show him how to feel safe. He also needs someone with small-dog or Chihuahua experience who understands that healing takes time.

Here's what to know about Winston:
He will follow his person everywhere
He is very vocal and will bark when separated - no apartments or shared walls
He isn't comfortable being picked up yet (but he wants to be near you)
He's being fostered by a dog trainer and is making progress
Cars are okay
Not used to a leash yet
A very secure, fenced yard is required - he is fast and hard to catch
Great with other dogs - he needs another dog in the home
No young kids
Cats unknown

Winston is not a "ready-made" cuddle dog - he's a heart project.
But the love you'll earn from him will be the quiet, deep kind that changes you.

With patience, consistency, and gentle reassurance, Winston